Phillies host Royals on home winning streak
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Walker Buehler made his much-awaited Philadelphia Phillies debut against the Kansas City Royals in their series opener on Friday.
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Sporting News on MSNPhillies' Aaron Nola could be replaced by Taijuan Walker in postseason, per MLB writer
Philadelphia Phillies’ Aaron Nola could be replaced by Taijuan Walker in the postseason, according to an MLB writer’s latest report.
The Phils’ shortstop immediately exited in the seventh inning after hitting a ground ball and reaching on an Otto Lopez throwing error. He walked into the dugout, spoke with Phillies assistant athletic trainer Joe Rauch and headed down to the clubhouse. Edmundo Sosa entered to pinch run.
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SB Nation on MSNBuzzsaw: Phillies 8, Royals 2
The Phillies squandered a chance for more runs in the frame thanks to a runner getting thrown out at home and a double play. Undaunted, they scored two more in the fourth thanks to three consecutive doubles by Marchan, Harrison Bader, and Kyle Schwarber.
The Phillies got a dud from Taijuan Walker in the series opener against the Brewers and fans are venting their frustration with the hurler.
Since making his big league debut in August 2013, starting pitcher Taijuan Walker has enjoyed stints for some of the biggest franchises in the majors, such as the Seattle Mariners, Arizona Diamondback
Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado will miss the remainder of the season after being placed on the 15-day Injured list with a left forearm strain Friday. Alvardo is ineligible for postseason play due to his suspension earlier this season.
Bryson Scott and Edmundo Sosa have replaced Turner at shortstop for now. They are okay players in the meantime, but the Phillies are built on star power, and they'll need Turner to play like a star in the postseason regardless of how his body is holding up.